Katie Niday
Lexington
Summary
Registered Nurse with years of experience in patient-centered care coordination, care management, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in navigating patients through the continuum of care, improving patient outcomes, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Strong background in communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building within healthcare and community settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II / Charge Nurse
Atrium Health – Piedmont Joint Replacement Unit
High Point, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for orthopedic patients including joint replacements, fractures, spinal surgeries, and post-operative recovery.
- Assess neurovascular status, pain control, wound healing, circulation, and early signs of complications including DVT, infection, and compartment syndrome.
- Educate patients and families on mobility restrictions, orthopedic precautions, anticoagulation therapy, pain management, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and case management teams to coordinate safe, effective patient care across the continuum.
- Serve as Charge Nurse in a fast-paced unit, prioritizing patient care needs, supporting staff, and maintaining patient safety standards.
- Certified Preceptor responsible for onboarding, mentoring, and training new nursing staff on orthopedic care standards, safety initiatives, and clinical best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for joint replacement patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse – PPN
Hospice of Davidson County
Lexington, NC
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life nursing care focused on meeting the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Provided comfort-focused interventions and education regarding the stages of the dying process and symptom management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pfeiffer University
05-2016
High School Diploma -
East Davidson High School
Thomasville, NC06-2012
Skills
- Registered Nurse License #287117
- Certified Preceptor
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Epic Super User
- Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway – RN II
- Unit Safety Champion
- MyBedside Chart Champion
- Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement & Documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication & Leadership
- Patient Navigation & Care Coordination
- Orthopedic/Bone & Joint Care Knowledge
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Community Outreach & Education
- EMR Documentation
- Program Reporting & Data Tracking
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
RN II / Charge Nurse
Atrium Health – Piedmont Joint Replacement Unit
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse – PPN
Hospice of Davidson County
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pfeiffer University
High School Diploma -
East Davidson High School